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'This One Is Truly Difficult': Italian Restaurant To Close After 12-Year Run In Ridgefield 'This One Is Truly Difficult': Italian Restaurant To Close After 12-Year Run In Ridgefield
'This One Is Truly Difficult': Italian Restaurant To Close After 12-Year Run In Ridgefield A favorite Fairfield County Italian restaurant known for its short rib ravioli and Tuscan stew, among other " must-haves," is closing its doors after 12 years in business. Bartolo in Ridgefield made the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday, May 1. The owners, Arthur and Julia Tess and Trey Michaelsen, said: "This one is truly difficult, however it is one we must say.  "After 12 years, Bartolo will be closing on Saturday, May 25. It is with an extremely heavy heart that we are making this announcement." According to the many 5-star reviews online and from regulars, the dedicated grou…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Marshalls Opening New Store In Ridgefield Marshalls Opening New Store In Ridgefield
Marshalls Opening New Store In Ridgefield Just in time for holiday shopping, Marshalls, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 20 stores in Connecticut is opening a new location in Fairfield County. Located in Ridgefield in the Copps Hill Plaza on Danbury Road, the grand opening is set for Thursday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., said Cassidy Kelly, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts-based company. The 24,999-square-foot Ridgefield store will be the company's 23rd location in Connecticut and the third in Fairfield County with other locations in Norwalk and Stamford. It will replace the former Kohl's D…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Ridgefield Man Wins $100K In CT Lottery In Ticket Purchased At Stop & Shop Ridgefield Man Wins $100K In CT Lottery In Ticket Purchased At Stop & Shop
Ridgefield Man Wins $100K In CT Lottery In Ticket Purchased At Stop & Shop A Fairfield County man is feeling lucky after cashing in a winning CT Lottery ticket sold at an area Stop & Shop that was worth $100,000. Ridgefield resident Calvin Waterbury won $100,000 playing "CASH5" on a ticket sold at Stop & Shop on Danbury Road in Ridgefield on Monday, Nov. 15. A second winning $100,000 "CASH5" ticket sold at the Citgo station on River Road in Shelton was also cashed in earlier that same day. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize leve…

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by Zak Failla
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Winning $50K Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At Stop & Shop In Ridgefield Winning $50K Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At Stop & Shop In Ridgefield
Winning $50K Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At Stop & Shop In Ridgefield One lucky food shopper in Fairfield County walked into an area Stop & Shop and walked out with groceries and a winning $50,000 Powerball ticket. One week after a $700 million prize was claimed on a Powerball drawing in California, a second $50,000 winning ticket was sold at top & Shop on Danbury Road in Ridgefield. Earlier story - $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Connecticut The winning numbers on the latest Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Oct. 13 were 23-29-47-59-60 with a Powerball of 15. The Power Play was a 2X. Lottery officials have not released the name of the Powerball…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Killed, Two Injured In Ridgefield Crash Man Killed, Two Injured In Ridgefield Crash
Man Killed, Two Injured In Ridgefield Crash A Fairfield County man was killed and two others injured during an early morning crash. The crash took place around 1:40 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 25 on Danbury Road near the intersection of Route 35 in Ridgefield. According to Captain Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police Department, said Nicholas Vega, age 25, of Danbury, was killed during the crash. Police said the crash occurred when a vehicle traveling north on Danbury crossed over into the southbound lane striking another vehicle, driven by 71-year-old Edward Makowski, of Bethel. The drivers of both vehicles and the passenger, ident…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Jeep At Ridgefield Auto Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash Jeep At Ridgefield Auto Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash
Jeep At Ridgefield Auto Dealership Hit During Two-Vehicle Crash A new Jeep Grand Cherokee sitting on the lot of a Fairfield County car dealership ended up damaged during a two-vehicle crash. The incident took place around 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 4, on Danbury Road in Ridgefield when a woman was swerving to avoid another vehicle pulling into her lane of travel and ended up entering the lot of Pamby Motors and hitting the vehicle, said Captain Shawn Platt of the Ridgefield Police. The woman was treated at the scene and released.  The Jeep received "substantial damage," police said. The second driver, who pulled in front of the first vehicle, Vane…

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by Kathy Reakes
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West Lane Deli Under New Ownership After 31 Years In Business West Lane Deli Under New Ownership After 31 Years In Business
West Lane Deli Under New Ownership After 31 Years In Business After 31 years in business, West Lane Pizza & Deli in Ridgefield, an iconic spot near the Northern Westchester/Fairfield County border, will be operating under new owners. Since 1988, owners John and Anna Saoulidis have run the Ridgefield staple, which officially closed its doors as of Tuesday, Dec. 31. The location will now be run by new owner Kosta Efstathiades, whose father sold the spot to the Saoulidis’ more than 30 years ago. The Saoulidis’ cited the rigorous schedule of running a business, and said that they will miss their customers and the connections they’ve developed over the…

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by Zak Failla
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Naked Man Seriously Hurt After Jumping Into, Off Pickup Truck Near Ridgefield/Wilton Line Naked Man Seriously Hurt After Jumping Into, Off Pickup Truck Near Ridgefield/Wilton Line
Naked Man Seriously Hurt After Jumping Into, Off Pickup Truck Near Ridgefield/Wilton Line A naked man suffered life-threatening injuries after jumping onto a pickup truck and then jumped back off into the roadway while it was moving. The incident took place around 9:24 a.m., Sunday, July 7, when Wilton Police responded to an incident on the Ridgefield/Wilton Line about the naked white male that had jumped out of the back of a pickup truck while it was moving, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk. The incident started in Ridgefield when a male resident of Ridgefield was traveling south on Danbury Road by the Days Inn and saw what he thought was a dead deer on the side of the r…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Get Your Spoons, Tastebuds Ready: Sample Delicious Recipes At Ridgefield Chili Festival Get Your Spoons, Tastebuds Ready: Sample Delicious Recipes At Ridgefield Chili Festival
Get Your Spoons, Tastebuds Ready: Sample Delicious Recipes At Ridgefield Chili Festival Want to chill out with some chili this weekend? Grab your tickets for the 2019 Ridgefield Chili Festival, scheduled for Sunday, March 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ridgefield Recreation Center (195 Danbury Road). This event is a fundraiser for the Ridgefield Democratic Town Committee and allows guests of all ages to sample several varieties of chili crafted by both professional chefs and local amateurs. Joining the event will be US Senator Richard Blumenthal, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and State Senator Will Haskell, who will listen to concerns, provide feedback and share insights on th…

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by Valerie Musson
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Master Impressionist Brings Genius Of Robin Williams Back To Life At The Ridgefield Playhouse Master Impressionist Brings Genius Of Robin Williams Back To Life At The Ridgefield Playhouse
Master Impressionist Brings Genius Of Robin Williams Back To Life At The Ridgefield Playhouse Losing Robin Williams on Aug. 11, 2014 shocked and saddened everyone. The man had a rare talent that could not be matched.  Comedian and master impressionist Roger Kabler has been perfecting his Robin Williams act for years with uncanny results.  Don’t miss this chance to celebrate and pay tribute to the comedic genius of the late, great Robin Williams in a live show starring Kabler and featuring Bill Kirchenbauer from “Mork & Mindy,” “Just the Ten of Us,” "Airplane" and more. "Robin: The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute Experience" comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse …

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by Jon Craig